- Enrollment
- 3,773
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Katy, TX
Joella Exley El
Federal NCES profile for Joella Exley El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 482517010765
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 71
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Joella Exley El earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 73% of Texas schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #18 of 54
- schools in Katy · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.4:1
- small classes for Texas
- 35.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Joella Exley El has class sizes smaller than 73% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Joella Exley El ranks #18 of 54 schools in Katy, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-10 students YoY
Joella Exley El held near 944 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 70.0 → 71.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-10 students YoY 482517010765 · Katy, TX Other · MID · TRAD
868 enr · 12.4:1 · 35.3% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Seven Lakes H S (3,773 students)
Joella Exley El held near 944 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount). Teacher FTE added 70.0 → 71.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Joella Exley El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Seven Lakes H
Seven Lakes H S
3,773 students
- Cinco Ranch H
Cinco Ranch H S
3,740 students
- Katy H S
Katy H S
3,543 students
- Paetow H S
Paetow H S
3,447 students
- Taylor H S
Taylor H S
3,384 students
- This school 868
Joella Exley El
868 students
What this shows Joella Exley El reports 868 students on the CCD universe file.
How Joella Exley El compares
Joella Exley El held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.4:1 | ▼ 16% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 35.3% | ▼ 43% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 868 | top 15% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.4:1
Leaner classes than 72% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
868
Bigger than 88% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
35.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 43% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
12.4:1
students per teacher
- 16% below state mean
Top 27% in Texas - lower ratio than 73% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
11.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$11,284
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $14,348
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 868 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 33.5%
Asian 29.7%
Hispanic or Latino 24.5%
African American 7.8%
Two or More 3.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: White at 33.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 73.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 73.2, Joella Exley El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Katy Isd reports $11,284 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Joella Exley El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seven Lakes H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cinco Ranch H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Katy H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Paetow H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Taylor H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Joella Exley El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,740
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 3,543
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 3,447
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 3,384
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~868 students)
Frequently asked questions about Joella Exley El
How many students attend Joella Exley El?
Joella Exley El has 868 students enrolled. It is a public school in Katy, TX. CCD year-over-year: 954 (2022-23) → 944 (2023-24), nearly flat (-10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Joella Exley El?
The student-teacher ratio at Joella Exley El is 12.4:1, which is 16% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 21% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Joella Exley El?
35.3% of students at Joella Exley El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Joella Exley El?
The largest demographic group at Joella Exley El is White at 33.5% of enrollment, in Katy, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 73.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Joella Exley El?
Joella Exley El has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Joella Exley El rank among schools in Katy?
By Resource Investment Index, Joella Exley El ranks #18 of 54 schools in Katy, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Katy on the city page.
What other schools are in Katy Isd?
Besides Joella Exley El, Katy Isd also operates Seven Lakes H S (3,773 students), Cinco Ranch H S (3,740 students), and Katy H S (3,543 students). See the Katy Isd district page for the complete list.